A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1527452 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1527695 epoch_slot_no: 15695 block_no: 1527380 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1503 time: 2018-09-12 12:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddbf5e4b78fa42fdbd8ffa41022e45a0d39fe195bff186b976a3c32313ce1d65Block Operator
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